New Orleans
The Super Bowl heads to town ahead of Mardi Gras and carnival celebrations
Author: Alice Henderson
The Super Bowl heads to town ahead of Mardi Gras and carnival celebrations
NEW ORLEANS HOSTS the Super Bowl this month – its 11th time taking on the mammoth event. The championship game, held on 9 February at the Caesars Superdome, brings with it a jam-packed programme of events around the city. Expect a Super Bowl Host Committee Parade through the French Quarter (think carnival-style, football-themed floats and marching bands), a food festival at the National World War II Museum and, of course, a thrilling opening event. As with each Super Bowl game, it’s not just abo...